Vietnam: Exquisine Global powers ahead with expansion in Vietnam

Exquisine Global, the international ambassador of Thai cuisine and successful franchisor of Mango Tree, COCA Restaurants and Yenly Yours around the world, is confidently moving forward with its expansion plans in Vietnam, as its landmark partnership with Novaland Group starts to realize immediate benefits. These two leading Asian F&B companies announced their ground-breaking collaboration last year, with the aim of introducing more of Exquisine Global’s popular … Continue reading Vietnam: Exquisine Global powers ahead with expansion in Vietnam

Indonesia: Invest Islands sculpts secluded Torok Bay to become luxury resort

Indonesia – Invest Islands, Lombok’s leading real estate investment company, has started to transform a pristine stretch of this idyllic Indonesian island’s south coast into one of Southeast Asia’s most spectacular and eco-sensitive resort projects: Gran Meliá Lombok. Scheduled to open in early 2025, this breath-taking five-star beachfront and hillside retreat will comprise a collection of architecturally iconic luxury villas, overlooking the Indian Ocean and … Continue reading Indonesia: Invest Islands sculpts secluded Torok Bay to become luxury resort

Indonesia: Executive Chef Adrian Hauenstein brings a fresh Mediterranean experience to CIRE at Alila Villas Uluwatu

Indonesia – Alila Villas Uluwatu has welcomed Adrian Hauenstein to the Alila family as Executive Chef. Hailing from Switzerland, the 35-year-old chef has worked in executive chef and executive sous chef roles in 5 star Hotels, resorts and restaurants around the world, including the Award winning luxury Ayada Maldives, The Shop boutique restaurants Cambodia, S- Hotel Group flagship Santiburi in Koh Samui and, most recently, … Continue reading Indonesia: Executive Chef Adrian Hauenstein brings a fresh Mediterranean experience to CIRE at Alila Villas Uluwatu

Thailand: Embark on a Progressive, Multi-Sensory Dinner with 2021 Iron Chef Winning Dish at The Slate Phuket

Phuket – The Slate, the whimsical, art-inspired sanctuary on Phuket’s secluded northwest shore, is inviting guests to embark on a new highly immersive culinary journey at its Chef’s Table – a progressive evening of award-winning gastronomy which takes diners on a multi-sensory tour of this avant-garde resort and allows them to savour an Iron Chef Thailand winning dish for the first time since the show … Continue reading Thailand: Embark on a Progressive, Multi-Sensory Dinner with 2021 Iron Chef Winning Dish at The Slate Phuket

Vietnam: BLINK Design Group creates a vernacular spectacular with Regent on Vietnam’s paradise isle of Phu Quoc

The prime movers in placemaking have teamed up with the last word in authentic Asian luxury to create a stunningly unique resort experience perfectly timed to open as South East Asia roars back to life.  This is the story of the making of Regent Phu Quoc, the new jewel in the crown of Regent Hotels, which opens its doors in April 2022 to a world … Continue reading Vietnam: BLINK Design Group creates a vernacular spectacular with Regent on Vietnam’s paradise isle of Phu Quoc

Thailand: SAii Phi Phi Island Village Brings Marine Conservation to Life with New Diving Experiences

SAii Phi Phi Island Village, the free-spirited five-star lifestyle resort from S Hotels and Resorts PCL, has always put sustainability first and strived to preserve its precious environment. This idyllic island retreat also understands that its guests, or “InSAiiders”, seek activities that bring them closer to nature and have a positive impact on the planet. With this in mind, two of the resort’s facilities – the … Continue reading Thailand: SAii Phi Phi Island Village Brings Marine Conservation to Life with New Diving Experiences

Indonesia: Alila Villas Uluwatu named as one of The World’s Best Hotels 2022

Indonesia – Alila Villas Uluwatu is thrilled to be voted by readers of Travel + Leisure as one of the 5 Best Resorts in Indonesia, the 15 Best Resorts in Asia and the 100 Best Hotels in the World in the Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards 2022. Perched on limestone cliffs along Bali’s southernmost coast, our all-pool-villa resort was praised by readers for its immaculate, personalised … Continue reading Indonesia: Alila Villas Uluwatu named as one of The World’s Best Hotels 2022

Thailand: The Slate Phuket Relaunches its “Artist in Residence” Programme with Central Saint Martins Inbox

Phuket – The Slate, the whimsical, art-inspired resort on Phuket’s secluded northwest shore, has always been a haven of creativity where guests are immersed in a world of art and design. From Bill Bensley’s eclectic interiors to its original installations and onsite gallery, this Design Hotels member property is proud to showcase artistic talent in all its forms. Now, following a two-year hiatus due to the … Continue reading Thailand: The Slate Phuket Relaunches its “Artist in Residence” Programme with Central Saint Martins Inbox

Indonesia: Invest Islands helps digital nomads swap the city for luxurious new lifestyle in Lombok

Indonesia – The myriad challenges of recent years have motivated many urban professionals to leave Hong Kong and start a new life and career abroad. Following almost six decades of continuous growth, the population of “Asia’s World City” fell by 116,000 residents in 2020 and 2021, and the exodus is expected to continue in 2022. But while many Hongkongers are being attracted to the West, … Continue reading Indonesia: Invest Islands helps digital nomads swap the city for luxurious new lifestyle in Lombok

Indonesia: Alila Villas Uluwatu Uncorks Its Own Bespoke Brand of Sparkling Wine

Indonesia – Alila Villas Uluwatu is excited to launch Alila Cava, an exclusive customised addition to its wine menu, crafted from a blend of premium quality grapes and over a century of Spanish wine-making excellence. The making of Alila Cava has been a long journey from conception to unveiling, with the resort seeking to bring together only the very best in terms of ingredients and … Continue reading Indonesia: Alila Villas Uluwatu Uncorks Its Own Bespoke Brand of Sparkling Wine